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Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Top with Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm x Diameter 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Black with Gold Numbers / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The legendary house of Rolex produced this classic ladies watch just after the war. It was their first attempt at a ladies example of their legendary "Perpetual" or automatic watch. This piece, called a "Tropical" was done for the climates that are especially warm. The steel back was considered more capable of being waterproof in those conditions.
  • Creator:
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1947
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 19591stDibs: LU422314477162
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